Real Nappies
Disposable nappies in their millions are thrown away each year and end up in landfill sites across the UK. It is therefore important that parents have access to information that can help them decide how they can help reduce the volume of waste created by disposable nappies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do disposable nappies impact on the environment?
It is likely that it will take hundreds of years for the plastics in disposable nappies to decompose, so any measure which helps reduce the impact is worth taking. In addition, little is known about the long term effects of some of the chemicals used in disposable nappies.
Is there a more environmentally friendly alternative to disposable nappies?
Re-usable or "real" nappies are now more widely available across Scotland, and are made of cloth rather than plastics. Home laundered nappies can save parents money, and help save the environment. Reusable nappies are available in a variety of styles, materials and sizes - there is one to suit every pocket and lifestyle.
What services are available in Angus to help people use real nappies?
Nappy Times is a web-based company which offers nappy supplies and advice Angus wide, with home visits available in Monifieth and Carnoustie, and south-west Angus.
- Nappy Times
Web: www.nappytimes.co.uk
Email: info@nappytimes.co.uk
Tel: 01334 848285
The Nappy Laundry, a Stonehaven based company offers a laundry service for real nappies in the Montrose and Brechin area of Angus. They also provide real nappies and accessories via their web-site, and start-up advice for their laundry customers.
- The Nappy Laundry
Web: www.thenappylaundry.com
Email: info@thenappylaundry.com
Tel: 01569 767342
Lollipop Nappies has an agent willing to give advice and make home visits throughout Angus to provide demonstrations of their products.
- Lollipop Nappies
Lisa Stallerbrass
Arbroath
Web: www.teamlollipop.co.uk
Email: lisacopland5@hotmail.com
Tel: 07868758512
The Nappy Lady is happy to give advice and offers personal recommendations from experienced cloth users.
- The Nappy Lady
Wendy Richards
Web: www.thenappylady.co.uk
Email: info@thenappylady.co.uk
Tel: 08456 526532
Some supermarkets and other shops in the Dundee area may carry stocks of real nappies. There are also many companies which offer real nappies for order via the Internet.
Who do I contact for further information?
A useful source of information is Waste Aware Scotland, and real nappy information can be accessed on the Waste Aware Scotland Real Nappies page.
To discuss any queries relating to nappy use in Angus, contact the ACCESSLine on 08452 777 778, visit your local ACCESS office, or use the Online Enquiries and Requests form.
To learn about other ways to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste and save valuable resources, visit the Waste and Recycling Services page.
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Service Details Last Reviewed : 26 February 2010